Homebuilder predict strong sales data over the next 6 months, and they're often right on the money. What today's home buyers need to know.

The NAHB Improving Market Index lists 258 cities in which homes are likely to appreciate through the rest of 2013. Is your hometown among them?

Homes are going under contract at a furious pace, rivaling the rate from the tax-credit-fueled April 2010. Higher home prices are coming.

The FHFA says home prices are up 7% annually. But, can you guess which region showed growth of 15% or more? HINT : There are two of them.

Housing starts are running at 5-year highs. Builders can't keep pace with demand. Expect higher home prices through 2013 and 2014.